Alabama
Alabama Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alabama for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 69 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alabama below and join the trail community at these great events!
January 2027
A 6K off road trail event at Trussville Sports Complex with run and ruck divisions; proceeds benefit Designs For Hope.
Trail trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL offering 30K, 15K and a 4 Mile option as race three of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series.
A multi-race challenge in Huntsville, AL where completing four specified races from November to January earns a custom embroidered finisher garment.
A random-distance trail race in Wetumpka where a dice roll sets the number of laps on a 3.12 mile singletrack loop; cupless aid is provided and pizza at the finish.
An urban ultramarathon along the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile distances with aid stations, swag, and cumulative Freeze & Fry options.
A 12-mile trail race at Shoal Creek Park in Montevallo, AL, run as two 6-mile loops with aid station support, event swag, and medical coverage.
Mountain Mist is a 33rd annual 50K trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL featuring rocky single track, about 4300 ft of climb and staffed aid stations.
February 2027
Trail races at Guntersville State Park on February 13, 2027, offering 50K, half marathon and 5K on extensive singletrack, capped at 350 runners.
A point to point 50K trail race near Delta AL finishing at Cheaha State Park summit with 80% single track on the Pinhoti and multiple aid stations.
Lap-style elimination race at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors run 2 mile loops, earn one-dollar poker chips per lap, and may cash out up to 100 miles.
A scenic 5K and 10K at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin that raises funds for the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.
March 2027
Timed 4 hour and 8 hour trail events at McClellan Bike Trails in Anniston, AL with a 4.1-mile loop, aid stations, and a custom finisher poker chip.
Trail ultramarathon at Russell Lands near Lake Martin offering 50 mile and 50K options on a 25.09 mile loop with over 3,000 ft elevation gain per loop and aid stations.
A looped, USATF certified 1.00 mile course in Delano Park hosting a 50 mile solo, a 12 Hour solo, and 2 3 and 4 person relays on March 6, 2027.
Trail ultramarathon in Sterrett AL on March 13, 2027 with 100 Mile, 100K and 20 Mile loop options on mostly single track and substantial elevation gain.
Backyard ultra in Saraland, AL with 4.1667 mile loops every hour until one runner remains, capped at 75 entrants and offering themed awards.
Seven consecutive days of multi-loop races across seven Appalachian states, March 19 to 25, 2027, with varied surfaces, a large aid station, and collectible state and series medals.
Trail festival in Trussville, AL offering 50K, 25K, 15K and 5K on a repeated 5K loop; proceeds benefit the Trussville Historical Society.
Trail race at Oak Mountain State Park on March 27, 2027 offering 3 mile and 6 mile loop options with a marked course and one aid station at Redbud Pavilion.